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Pie crust vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pie crust and Roti (Chapati)?

  • Pie crust is higher in Folate, yet Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 62% more.
  • Pie crust has 3 times more Sodium than Roti (Chapati). While Pie crust has 753mg of Sodium, Roti (Chapati) has only 298mg.

We used Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 17% 83% 76% 42% 68% 39% 228% 145%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +285%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +454.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.2mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 113% 42% 86% 34% 65% 0% 8.3% 34% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +241.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +366.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +755.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +421.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pie crust Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 518kcal 299kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 31.4g 9.2g Pie crust
Net carbs 52.1g 36.43g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 46.13g Pie crust
Magnesium 15mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 61mg 36mg Pie crust
Potassium 64mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.22mg 2.2mg Pie crust
Sugar 2.93g Pie crust
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.075mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.4mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 86mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 753mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.315mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 22.9µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.18mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 104µg 45µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.029g Pie crust
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 7.974g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 2.091g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 0.761g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pie crust Roti (Chapati)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Pie crust
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.663g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/nutrients
  2. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.